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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,742.92, 4,116.18 and 2,010.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,742.92, 4,116.18 and 2,010.26 is: 3,016.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,742.92 : 4,116.18 = 2,010.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,742.92/4,116.18 = 2,010.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,742.92x = 4,116.18 × 2,010.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,742.92x = 8,274,592.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,274,592.01/2,742.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,016.71

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